Below you will find all the seeds available for pick-up at Delta's library on the main campus. You do not have to purchase them, but each seed links out to the place where we got them. Each page has information on the plant itself, as well as how to grow them. If you have any questions, please contact the library by chat, email, or phone. Happy planting!
Pimpinella anisum: Annual; grows up to 3' tall; strong licorice flavor (source: seedsavers.org)
Ocimum minimum: Annual; grows 12-18" tall; container-friendly (source: seedsavers.org)
Ocimum basilicum: Annual; grows 12-18" tall; lime scent and flavor (source: seedsavers.org)
Allium tuberosum: Perennial (zones 4-8); grows 12-20" tall; leaves have mild garlic flavor (source: seedsavers.org)
Levisticum officinale: Perennial (zones 3-8); grows 5-8' tall; leaves and stems taste similar to celery (source: seedsavers.org)
Origanum heracleoticum: Perennial (zones 4-9); grows 7-30" tall (source: seedsavers.org)
Petroselinum hortensis: Annual or biennial; grows 9-12" tall; 68-75 days to maturity (source: seedsavers.org)
Satureja hortensis: Annual; grows to 18" tall (source: seedsavers.org)
Centaurea americana: Annual; grows up to 4' tall; pollinator flower (source: seedsavers.org)
Calendula officinalis: Grows up to 24" tall; container-friendly (source: seedsavers.org)
Asclepias syriaca: Perennial (hardy to zone 4); grows 3-4' tall; pollinator plant (source: seedsavers.org)
Nigella damascena: Annual; grows 18-24" tall (source: seedsavers.org)
Emilia coccinea: Annual; border or bedding plant; grows to 18" (source: seedsavers.org)
Zinnia elegans: Annual; grows to 3' tall; easy to grow (source: seedsavers.org)
Zinnia haageana: Annual; grows 20" tall; blooms summer to fall (source: seedsavers.org)
Allium cepa: Bulbs grow to 2 pounds; not for storage; 100 days to maturity from transplant (source: seedsavers.org)
Allium cepa: Good for storage; bulbs grow to 1 pound; 110 days to maturity from transplant (source: seedsavers.org)
Brassica oleracea: Compact plant; shoots and sprouts growing even after head has been harvested; 48-85 days to maturity (source: seedsavers.org)
Brassica oleracea: Heads grow 6-7" across; 60-85 days to maturity from transplant (source: seedsavers.org)
Cucumis sativus: Vine growth spreads up to 5' across; 45-50 days to maturity (source: seedsavers.org)
Cucumis sativus: Fruits grow up to 8"; 55-60 days to maturity (source: seedsavers.org)
Solanum melongena: Fruits grow up to 9" long in clusters; 70 days to maturity from transplant (source: seedsavers.org)
Cucumis melo: Moderately sweet (source: seedsavers.org)
Capsicum annuum: Smoky medium hot flavor; plants grow to 24" tall; 70-90 days to maturity from transplant (source: seedsavers.org)
Cucurbita pepo: Summer squash to eat when young - for ornamental use when fully mature; 55-70 days to maturity (source: seedsavers.org)
Cucurbita moschata: Popular baking squash; winter squash; 83-100 days to maturity (source: seedsavers.org)
Solanum lycopersicum: Fruit ripens throughout the season; 70-80 days to maturity from transplant (source: seedsavers.org)
Citrullus lanatus: Fruits grow 4-10 pounds; does well in cool climates; 80-85 days to maturity (source: seedsavers.org)
Eruca sativa: nutty flavor; best picked young; 40-45 days to maturity (source: seedsavers.org)
Brassica rapa: crunchy and peppery; 75-80 days to maturity (source: seedsavers.org)
Brassica oleracea: Good for small gardens; harvest when heads are 6-8" in diameter (source: seedsavers.org)
Brassica oleracea: Heads weigh 11-15 pounds; late fall or early winter; 100 days to maturity from transplant (source: seedsavers.org)
Brassica oleracea: Grows 24-36" tall; leaves spread to 24"; 60 days to maturity from transplant (source: seedsavers.org)
Lactuca sativa: Grows to size of a softball; soft texture and sweet flavor; 50-60 days to maturity (source: seedsavers.org)
Lactuca sativa: Heat-tolerant; crisp leaves; 55 days to maturity (source: seedsavers.org)
Lactuca sativa: Leaves grow 5-8"; cut and grows back; 55 days to maturity (source: seedsavers.org)
Spinacia oleracea: Grows to 8" tall; good for freezing, canning, and fresh eating; drought resistant (source: seedsavers.org)
Spinacia oleracea: Tender leaves; quick growing; 39-60 days to maturity (source: seedsavers.org)
Beta vulgaris: Container-friendly; 50-60 days to maturity (source: seedsavers.org)
Beta vulgaris: Tender leaves; container-friendly; 50-60 days to maturity (source: seedsavers.org)
Phaseolus vulgaris: Bush bean; drought tolerant; 80-90 days to maturity (source: seedsavers.org)
Phaseolus vulgaris: Bush bean; dry or horticultural bean; 85 days to maturity (source: seedsavers.org)
Phaseolus vulgaris: Pole bean; snap or dry bean; 100 days to maturity (source: seedsavers.org)
Phaseolus coccineus: Pole bean; ornamental and edible; 60-65 days to maturity (source: seedsavers.org)
Zea mays: Plants grow 6-8' tall; sweet corn; 70-85 days to maturity (source: seedsavers.org)
Zea mays: Plants grow up to 3' tall; sweet corn; white kernels mature into blue color; container-friendly; 70-80 days to maturity (source: seedsavers.org)
Zea mays: Plants grow 6-8' tall; sweet corn; produces 1-2 ears per stalk; 80-100 days to maturity (source: seedsavers.org)
Abelmoschus esculentus: Plants grow 3-5' tall; harvest when pods are 3" long; 50-64 days to maturity (source: seedsavers.org)
Abelmoschus esculentus: Plants grow 6' tall; best when pods are young; 80 days to maturity (source: seedsavers.org)
Pisum sativum: Vines grow 5-6'; 60-70 days to maturity (source: seedsavers.org)
Pisum sativum: Vines grow to 6'; pods are best when young; dried peas can be added to soups; 60-70 days to maturity (source: seedsavers.org)
Pisum sativum: Plants grow up to 8"; container-friendly; 50-55 days to maturity (source: seedsavers.org)
Beta vulgaris: Sweet flavor; edible greens; 50 days to maturity (source: seedsavers.org)
Beta vulgaris: 65-100 days to maturity (source: seedsavers.org)
Daucus carota: Sweet flavor; roots grow to 6"; 70 days to maturity (source: seedsavers.org)
Pastinaca sativa: Slightly sweet flavor; 150 days to maturity (source: seedsavers.org)
Raphanus sativus: Round roots grow to 1"; good for bunching; fall/winter and spring radish; 20-28 days to maturity (source: seedsavers.org)
Raphanus sativus: Oblong roots; mildly pungent flavor; fall/winter and spring radish; 20-30 days to maturity (source: seedsavers.org)
Tragopogon porrifolius: Roots grow 8-10"; subtle oyster-like flavor; 120 days (source: seedsavers.org)
Apium graveolens: Biennial; stalks grow 12" tall, plants grow 24-30" tall, 100 days to maturity (source: seedsavers.org)
Brassica oleracea: Harvest when bulbs are 2-3" in diameter; 55-70 days to maturity (source: seedsavers.org)